Jamis Coda

Price Paid:  $1000.00 at Pro Cyclery

Favorite Ride:
Red Rocks

Bike Setup:
Swithed out handlebars to drop bars, changed pedals to eggbeaters, everything else stayed the same.

Summary:
I love this bike. Pro Cyclery took a stock 2004 Jamis Coda speed bike, and switched out the handlebars to drop bars, I also changed the pedals to eggbeaters, I now have a great cyclocross bike that I can confidently take in the dirt, and it keeps up with road bikes, all for $1000 and with better components than had I bought a cyclocross model.

Strengths:
Butter smooth ride, excellent components, rock solid.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Pro Cyclery, Las Veg

Favorite Ride:
2002 Jamis Coda

Bike Setup:
I have done all major upgrades. 11x23 cog, thudbuster seatpost, 3-ring 170mm cyclone road crank, eggbeater pedals, mavic cosmos wheelset, avenir discovery 700x23 kevlar rubber, profile design riser bar, avenir barends, wtb speedV saddle, and 2 water bottle cages.

Summary:
The rig is very sturdy. Read the bike set-up and you'll see I've made some major upgrades. At first the bike felt sluggish......until I dressed it up.
Now I stay right along-side road bikes. And they wonder why, or how it's possible.

Strengths:
Frame is the best part of this bike, along with it's weight (25 lbs stock)

Weaknesses:
If your looking for speed, don't look here, unless your ready to spend on upgrades.

Price Paid:  $796.00 at Freerange in Fremont

Bike Setup:
Stock parts except for my favorite saddle, fenders, rack and trunk bag, Niterider light.

Summary:
Wonderful commuting bicycle. Quick, nimble, fast, sturdy.

Strengths:
Components are the highlight. Steel frame absorbs the jitters from rough city streets.

Weaknesses:
I am a large rider and was breaking spokes. I replaced the rear spokes with a stronger set of DT spokes and the problem was resolved.

Price Paid:  $765.00 at Sports Extreme

Favorite Ride:
Inner Urban

Bike Setup:
Riding a 21.5" frame, using an unsuspended alloy seat post with a Giant OCR seat, Ritchie stubby bar

Summary:
A great all around bike. Light and stiff enough to put down some serious miles, yet still very comfortable.

Strengths:
Stiff and light with great components for the price.

Weaknesses:
Too much flex in the seat post with a seat that is too big and mushy for serious riding.

Price Paid:  $750.00 at deerfield beach, fl

Favorite Ride:
moab

Summary:
awesome bike for the price
top notch components and a great feel
plus its a damn good looking bike

Strengths:
components aesthetics

Weaknesses:
none really